false 5 0 false false Sat Feb 28 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sat Feb 28 09:00:38 -0800 2009 Sat Feb 28 09:18:49 -0800 2009 The Merchant of Death: Pendragon Graphic Novel; Neil Gaiman - Coraline; Stephen King Gunslinger: The Dark Tower; Erin Hunter Warriors series).

This book introduced me to a young 19 year old named Odd Thomas, who lives in the small California town of Pico Mundo. Odd is a nonassuming fry cook at the local diner, but what makes him unique is that he sees ghosts. I must say, I found this book very enjoyable, and in fact I was so intrigued by this character, that I definitely will check out the full text version of these books. That, I think, is the reason why these authors make graphic versions of their books - to gain new readers to their already established series. Koontz gives the readers a full story. It doesn't end like Erin Hunter's graphic books where the books are serialized. This book could be your first and last encounter with Odd Thomas. However, the character is so fleshed out, the author notes and illustrator notes are intriguing and the sample chapter from the first novel just makes me want to spend a little more time with this character. I think it will do the same for other readers.]]>